A respected, design-focused consultancy in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Designer / Senior CDM Consultant to join their growing health and safety team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident professional who enjoys leading on CDM compliance, shaping best practice, and supporting a diverse mix of projects across both public and private sectors. You will play a key role in driving safe design, influencing project teams, and providing expert guidance throughout all stages of the construction lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead on Principal Designer duties and CDM advisory services across multiple schemes simultaneously. Plan, coordinate, and oversee health and safety risk management from concept design through to completion. Identify construction hazards early and propose practical, prevention-led solutions. Engage collaboratively with clients, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure CDM considerations are fully integrated. Produce and maintain CDM documentation, reports, design risk registers, and project records. Review design proposals, carry out HandS design workshops, and provide clear, actionable advice. Communicate effectively with all duty holders to support smooth project delivery. Compile and manage project-specific health and safety files. Skills and Experience Required Degree (or equivalent experience) in a construction-related or occupational health and safety discipline. Strong practical unders